Strawberry plant named ‘LINOSA’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of  Fragaria L.  named ‘LINOSA’, characterized by the description herein.

Latin name of the genus and species claimed: Fragaria L.

Variety denomination: ‘LINOSA’.

PRIORITY CLAIM

This application claims the benefit of European Community Plant VarietyOffice Plant Breeders' Rights Application No. 2011/0359, filed Feb. 14,2011.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct strawberry varietynamed ‘LINOSA’, which was the result of a controlled cross between thestrawberry variety ‘CIVRI30’ (Breeder reference, unpatented) and a notreleased selection of Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti named ‘R6R7-19’.

The progeny was first asexually propagated by stolons in S. Giuseppe diComacchio Ferrara, Italy, in 2005.

The ‘LINOSA’ variety was tested over the next several years in differentEuropean areas with continental climates. The tests started in 2006 andcontinued until 2010.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Plants of the new Strawberry variety ‘LINOSA’ can be distinguished fromplants of the Strawberry variety ‘CIVRI30’ by the following uniquecombination of characteristics described in Table 1:

TABLE 1 Comparison with Comparison Variety Denomination Characteristicin State of State of of similar which the similar expression ofexpression of variety variety is different similar variety candidatevariety ‘CIVRI30’ Fruit Size Medium to Large Large to Very LargeInsertion of Level with Below surface Achenes Surface

Plants of the new Strawberry variety ‘LINOSA’ can be distinguished fromplants of the Strawberry variety ‘R6R7-19’ by the following uniquecombination of characteristics described in Table 2:

TABLE 2 Comparison with parent variety: Denomination Characteristic inState of State of of similar which the similar expression of expressionof variety variety is different similar variety candidate variety‘R6R7-19’ Leaf: upper side color RHS 131A RHS 139A Plant vigor WeakMedium Color of mature fruit RHS 46A RHS 46B

Asexual reproduction of this new variety by stolons shows that theforegoing and all other characteristics and distinctions come true toform and are established and transmitted through succeedingpropagations. The new variety reproduces true to type.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

The accompanying photographs illustrate the overall appearance of thenew Strawberry ‘LINOSA’ showing the colors as true as is reasonablypossible with colored reproductions of this type. Colors in thephotographs may differ slightly from the color value cited in thedetailed botanical description, which accurately describe the color of‘LINOSA’.

FIG. 1 shows the plant of ‘LINOSA’;

FIG. 2 shows the leaves of ‘LINOSA’;

FIG. 3 shows the flowers of ‘LINOSA’; and

FIG. 4 shows the fruits of ‘LINOSA’.

The colors of this illustration may vary with lighting conditions and,therefore, color characteristics of this new variety should bedetermined with reference to the observations described herein, ratherthan from these illustrations alone.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

The following detailed description of the ‘LINOSA’ variety, unlessotherwise noted, is based on observations taken of plants and fruits,and asexually reproduced progeny, grown at S. Giuseppe di Comacchio,Ferrara, Italy.

The observed plants were one year old plants. The plants used in theproduction field are produced in a nursery in S. Giuseppe di Comacchio,dug in December, cold stored, and planted in production fields in themiddle of April.

Certain characteristics of this variety may change with changingenvironmental conditions (e.g., light, temperature, moisture, etc.),nutrient availability, or other factors. Quantified measurements areexpressed as an average of measurements taken from a number ofindividual plants of the new variety. The measurements of any individualplant, or any group of plants, of the new variety may vary from thestated average. Color descriptions and other terminology are used inaccordance with their ordinary dictionary descriptions, unless thecontext clearly indicates otherwise. Color designations are made withreference to The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S.) Color Chart.

-   Plant:    -   -   Habit.—Semi-upright.        -   Density.—Medium.        -   Vigor.—Medium.        -   Overall shape.—Slightly upright.        -   Height.—0.26-0.28 meters.        -   Width.—0.35-0.40 meters.-   Leaf:    -   -   Color of upper side.—RHS 139A green group; color of under            side: RHS 138B green group.        -   Size of leaf.—Medium.        -   Length.—About 12.5 cm.        -   Width.—About 14 cm.        -   Leaf surface ondulation or blistering.—Medium.        -   Leaf arrangement.—Slightly overlapping.        -   Leaf glossiness.—Medium.        -   Number of leaflets.—Three only.        -   Petiole characteristics.—Length: About 15-16 cm. Diameter:            2.85 mm. Texture: hairy. Pubescence: Medium. Position of            hairs: horizontal. Color: RHS 145A yellow-green group.        -   Stipule.—Length: 3.2 cm. Width: 1.3 cm. Pubescence: Weak.            Color: RHS 144D, green group. Anthocyanin coloration:            absent.        -   Terminal leaflet.—Length/width ratio: Equal. Length: About            7.5 to 8.5 cm. Width: About 7.5 to 8.5 cm. Shape of Terminal            Leaflet: Rounded. Shape of Base: Obtuse. Shape of Apex:            Rounded. Shape of Margin: Serrate to Crenate. Texture: Upper            side: Medium glossiness/medium blistering. Under side:            Medium vein expression. Shape in Cross Section: Concave.        -   Stolons.—Number about 6-7. Thickness: Medium, about 2.91 mm.            Pubescence: Sparse. Color RHS 145A, yellow-green.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Position relative to foliage.—At same level or slightly            above.        -   Length.—About 18 cm.        -   Flower.—Form: Rosaceae. Size: Medium. Arrangement of Petals:            Overlapping. Diameter of primary flowers. About 3 cm.            Diameter of secondary flowers. About 2.5 cm. Flower Depth            (height of the corolla): 12 to 13 mm, measured when the            flowers are fully open. Fragrance: No significant fragrance.        -   Petals.—Number of petals: Normally 6. Shape: Orbicular.            Margin: Entire. Length: 9.88 mm. Width: 10.3 mm. Apex:            rounded. Base: concavo-convex. Length/Width ratio: As long            as broad; 0.95. Color (upper and under surface): RHS 155B,            white group. Texture (upper and under surface): smooth. Time            from bloom to mature fruit: About 30 to 35 days.        -   Calyx.—Diameter: average 35 mm. Size of calyx relative to            corolla: larger.        -   Sepal.—Arrangement: Overlapping. Shape: Elliptical. Apex:            Convex. Margin: Entire. Length: about 14 mm. Width: 6 mm.            Number per flower: 16. Color of upper side: RHS 138A green            group. Color of under side: RHS 139C green group. Texture            (upper and under surface): hairy. Pubescence: weak.-   Reproductive organs:    -   -   Stamens.—Numerous with pollen present, fertile and abundant.            Length: approximately 2.5 mm. Color: RHS 157A, green-white.        -   Anthers.—Generally average in size. Length: About 1.3 mm.            Width: About 0.9 mm. Color: RHS 14 B yellow-orange ;            darkening with advanced maturity.        -   Pollen.—Fertile and abundant. Color: RHS 14 A yellow-orange.        -   Pistils.—Numerous, generally average in size. Color: RHS            151C yellow-green.-   Fruit:    -   -   Fruit truss.—Attitude: Semi-erect.        -   Ratio of length/maximum width.—Much longer.        -   Color of mature fruit.—RHS 46B red.        -   Color of flesh.—RHS 33A orange-red, RHS 35B orange-red, and            RHS 155D white.        -   Length.—50-60 mm.        -   Width.—35-45 mm.        -   Calyx diameter.—30-40 mm.        -   Average weight.—20-35 grams.        -   Achene color.—RHS 153A yellow green.        -   Number of achenes per berry.—330-390.        -   Achene size.—Length about 1.2 mm, width about 0.9 mm.        -   Weight of 1000 achenes.—0.40 grams.        -   Peduncle length (of inflorescence stem).—Primary fruit about            9-11 cm, secondary fruit about 6-7 cm.        -   Peduncle color.—RHS 138 C green group.        -   Peduncle diameter.—1.8 mm.        -   Peduncle texture.—Hairy.        -   Marketable yield (gm/plant).—About 800-1000 grams.        -   Fruit size.—Large.        -   Predominant shape.—Ovoid.        -   Difference in shapes between primary and secondary            fruit.—Moderate.        -   Band without achenes.—Absent to very narrow.        -   Unevenness of surface.—Even or very slightly uneven.        -   Evenness of color.—Even or very slightly uneven.        -   Glossiness.—Medium.        -   Insertion of achenes.—Below surface.        -   Insertion of calyx.—Raised.        -   Attitude of the calyx.—Outwards.        -   Size of calyx in relation to fruit diameter.—Slightly            smaller.        -   Adherence of calyx.—Weak.        -   Firmness of flesh.—Firm.        -   Hollow center expression.—Medium.        -   Flavor.—Good.        -   Soluble solids (% brix).—7.5-8.5.        -   Time of first flowering.—About 28-32 days after planting            using cold stored plants quality A. Typically in S. Giuseppe            di Comacchio Ferrara (Italy), planting beginning of April            and first flowering beginning of May.        -   Time of first harvesting.—About 30-35 days after first            flowering.        -   Harvest period.—June to November.        -   Type of bearing.—Fully remontant.-   Disease resistance: The ‘LINOSA’ variety has been tested for several    years and it has manifest a good rusticity plant, quite resistant to    leaf and root diseases. With a robust and efficient root system, the    plant adapts well to depleted soils and generally does not require    soil disinfection. Due to its hardiness and vigor, it is well-suited    to tired soil and only needs a small amount of fertilizers. Linosa    shows good tolerance to Phytophthora cactorum and powdery mildew.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct variety of Fragaria L. plantnamed ‘LINOSA’, as illustrated and described herein.